From the blog
Evidence-based articles on psychiatric medication, hormones, anxiety, and mental health, by Dr. Laura Fredes, MD
Dr. Fredes writes about the questions patients ask most often, from how antidepressants work to the connection between hormones and mood. Each article is grounded in clinical evidence and written in plain language.
March 2026
You're productive, reliable, and always prepared. But inside, the overthinking won't stop. Learn what high-functioning anxiety looks like and when it's time to get help.
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Side effects show up in days, but mood improvement takes weeks. Understanding the science behind this delay can help you stick with treatment long enough to benefit.
Read more →April 2026
Antidepressants can affect your menstrual cycle in ways that are rarely discussed. Here's what the research says about SSRIs and period changes.
Read more →April 2026
PMDD is a real, diagnosable condition that affects up to 8% of menstruating women. It's not "just hormones", and there are evidence-based treatments.
Read more →April 2026
St. John's Wort, 5-HTP, and other common supplements can interact dangerously with SSRIs and SNRIs. Know which ones to avoid and why.
Read more →April 2026
Sexual side effects are one of the most common reasons people stop their medication. Here's what the research says and what your options are.
Read more →April 2026
From menstrual cycles to perimenopause, hormones shape mood in ways that are easy to overlook. Here's the science behind it.
Read more →April 2026
"Mom brain" is real, and it's neurological. Understanding what happens to your brain after birth helps differentiate normal recovery from postpartum depression.
Read more →April 2026
Your gut microbiome influences mood, anxiety, and even response to psychiatric medication. Here's what the research actually supports.
Read more →April 2026
The interaction between alcohol and SSRIs is more complex than the standard warning label suggests. Here's what to know.
Read more →April 2026
What an adult ADHD evaluation actually involves: the timeline, what's included, and what changes after diagnosis.
Read more →April 2026
A practical guide to evaluating psychiatric care options in Dallas-Fort Worth: credentials, in-network vs out-of-network, and what to skip.
Read more →April 2026
How telehealth psychiatric care actually works in Texas: insurance coverage, state licensing, and when an in-person visit makes sense.
Read more →April 2026
The practical differences between psychiatrists and therapists, when to see each, and how the two roles can work together.
Read more →April 2026
What's actually available for postpartum mental health in the Dallas-Fort Worth area: hospital programs, private practice, peer support, and when to escalate.
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